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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I just finished reading Wolf Hall.  Thomas Cromwell is the main character but it is very much focused on Boleyn.  That book definitely gives the impression that anne had a fair amount of agency — was active in planting religious reforms in Henry’s head (like having a. English gospel before it was legal).  The whole notion of doing “everything but” with the king for seven years shows an extraordinary sense of will.  And as PP pointed out, she really negotiated for a lot of benefits for herself prior to the marriage.  It seems like she and Henry had a very volatile relationship though, and it’s at least implied that the sex wasn’t actually that good (plus the pregnancy dies limited that) so once they were married, their relationship faltered. There’s also some historical suggestion that Henry had a genetic blood condition that may have contributed  to mental decline as he aged — eg paranoia.

I don’t know the evidence for her fidelity but I wouldn’t be surprised if she were having an affair if only to increase the odds of a male heir.  Henry clearly had a problem and if her future hinges on a male heir it might have been fit to look for a sperm donor.  I actually would love to see a dna analysis of Elizabeth I and Henry …. She is the only one of his kids that didn’t have massive health problems.  [/quote]

Guessing you’ve watched the miniseries, Wolf Hall.  If you have not, it is a MUST SEE.  You can purchase it on iTunes or Prime Video.  I also heard today in a podcast that they are in production of The Mirror and the Light (the third of the Mantel trilogy).[/quote]

I agree. Mark Rylance and Claire Foy are amazing in this series. I've watched it several times. If you still have a dvd player, you might be able to borrow it from your library as well.[/quote]

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